EAT Cafe
A friendly all-day cafe right on Broadway — a local favourite for great coffee, a relaxed brunch or an easy lunch in the heart of town. A reliable first stop before or after a Hobbiton tour.
Coffee & brunch
Matamata Cafes: Coffee & Brunch
A local's guide to the best cafes in Matamata — great coffee, a proper brunch and something sweet for the road, before or after a Hobbiton tour. Kept up to date by people who actually live here.
Last updated: June 2026 · by the Matamata Guide team (local, Matamata-based)
Most of Matamata's cafes are on or just off Broadway, the main street, so you can park once and wander. Cafe hours can change seasonally, so it's worth a quick check before a special trip.
Quick picks: Best brunch — EAT, 64 Coffee & Kitchen · Best coffee — Espresso To Go, Momento, The Coffee Gallery · Bakeries & treats — Ronnie's, O-del-emz · On the way to Hobbiton — Espresso To Go, plus the Waharoa cafes.
Cafes & coffee in Matamata
64 Coffee & Kitchen
One of the town's highest-rated cafes, just off Broadway — a popular pick for a proper sit-down brunch and a good coffee.
Espresso To Go
Award-winning coffee by the clock tower and a favourite quick stop on the way to Hobbiton — great espresso, smoothies, muffins and slices to take away.
The Coffee Gallery
A relaxed Broadway cafe well rated for its coffee and cabinet food — an easy stop mid-stroll down the main street.
Momento Espresso
A friendly local espresso spot just off the main street — a solid coffee and a casual bite away from the bustle.
The Rich Coffee Cafe
A welcoming Broadway cafe for a good coffee and a relaxed brunch or lunch.
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters
The familiar NZ roastery chain on Broadway — a reliable, consistent coffee and cabinet food if you like to know exactly what you're getting.
Ronnie's Cafe & Bakery
Fresh baking, pies and good coffee — handy for a quick bite to grab on the way out to the Shire.
O-del-emz
A friendly neighbourhood cafe-bakery for a coffee, fresh baking and a casual bite away from the main-street bustle.
On the way to Hobbiton — Waharoa cafes
Hobbiton tours depart from The Shire's Rest at Waharoa, about five minutes north of Matamata, so these Seddon Street cafes are right on the way out or back.
Sweet Painted Lady Cafe
A well-liked Waharoa cafe for brunch and coffee — a relaxed stop on the way to or from a Hobbiton tour.
Griddle Earth Cafe
A friendly Waharoa cafe with good coffee and brunch — handy for tour-goers heading to The Shire's Rest.
The Bakehouse Cafe & Grill
A Waharoa bakery-cafe for pies, baking and a coffee to grab before a Hobbiton tour.
Matamata cafes — common questions
What is the best cafe in Matamata?
Matamata's best-loved cafes include EAT (a popular all-day cafe on Broadway), 64 Coffee & Kitchen and Momento Espresso just off the main street, and The Coffee Gallery on Broadway. For a quick award-winning coffee, locals rate Espresso To Go by the clock tower.
Where can I get a coffee on the way to Hobbiton?
Espresso To Go on Broadway is a popular grab-and-go stop before a tour. If you're driving out through Waharoa (where Hobbiton tours depart from The Shire's Rest), the Sweet Painted Lady, Griddle Earth and The Bakehouse cafes on Seddon Street are right on the way.
Where's good for brunch or breakfast in Matamata?
For a sit-down brunch try EAT or 64 Coffee & Kitchen on Broadway, both popular with locals. Most Matamata cafes open from around 7–7:30am, so they're a good first stop before a Hobbiton tour.
Are there bakeries in Matamata?
Yes — Ronnie's Cafe & Bakery and O-del-emz do fresh baking, pies and sweet treats to eat in or take away, and The Bakehouse Cafe & Grill out at Waharoa is a good bakery stop on the way to Hobbiton.
After something more substantial?
See our guide to the best restaurants in Matamata, or plan the rest of your day: getting to Hobbiton · things to do.